Re: [h-cost] Steampunk shoes, anyone?

I have 2 pr of Oxfords very similar to the Jade referenced one-- only less ornate.  I purchased them at a Clark's shoe store a couple years ago.  They have a 2 inch heel I think.  Kathy Gillies ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http:/

Re: [h-cost] somewhat OT fabric question

This looks great! Thank you so much! I agree, a very interesting book altogether. --Ruth Anne On Oct 30, 2011, at 5:27 PM, Aurora Celeste wrote: Google says it's kinda like a velvet: http://books.google.com/books?id=LVEhMAAJ&pg=PA54&lpg=PA54&dq=%22dogskin%22+fabric&source=bl&ots=mV8mI5GY

Re: [h-cost] help on a c. 1900 rural woman's dress

She earned fifty-cents a week, which would buy three yards of ress goods to make a work dress. Given that the fabric was probably no wider than 36 inches, I don't see how three yards would make a dress as described. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: AVCHASE To: Historical Costume

Re: [h-cost] somewhat OT fabric question

Aha. Thank you! So, in the example (trying to visualize those 12 leaves/6 picks). . . ? Would that be like a satin weave? == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= "Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement." --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Oct 30, 2011,

Re: [h-cost] somewhat OT fabric question

At 05:19 PM 10/30/2011, you wrote: Aurora-- or anyone? See the next page (Drap de Milord) where it talks about fabric having 12 leaves and 6-12 picks per repeat? Or, Drap de Prince with "8 leaves and 3 picks." Are those weaving terms? If so, what do they mean? Totally agree-- a most interestin

Re: [h-cost] somewhat OT fabric question

Aurora-- or anyone? See the next page (Drap de Milord) where it talks about fabric having 12 leaves and 6-12 picks per repeat? Or, Drap de Prince with "8 leaves and 3 picks." Are those weaving terms? If so, what do they mean? Totally agree-- a most interesting and useful compliation!

Re: [h-cost] Salt Source

If you are asking where to buy uniodized salt, I just get it at the local supermarket. Fran Lavolta Press Books on making historic clothing www.lavoltapress.com On 10/30/2011 4:21 PM, Mary + Doug Piero Carey wrote: Yep, dyeing. I've got a batch of stuff I want to overdye black. Mary

Re: [h-cost] Salt Source

Yep, dyeing. I've got a batch of stuff I want to overdye black. Mary ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] somewhat OT fabric question

Google says it's kinda like a velvet: http://books.google.com/books?id=LVEhMAAJ&pg=PA54&lpg=PA54&dq=%22dogskin%22+fabric&source=bl&ots=mV8mI5GYs1&sig=AcqZpxQYd5XpfXCfX5ZVXDC4Ovw&hl=en&ei=4sCtTrHFMafq0gG1yozGDw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CFUQ6AEwAw#v=onepage&q=%22dogskin%22%20f

Re: [h-cost] somewhat OT fabric question

I've seen references in Regency novels to dogskin gloves, which I always assumed was leather made from the hide of a dog, like kidskin. If it turns out that it was a fabric, I'll feel much better! Emily On 10/30/2011 10:24 AM, Ruth Anne Baumgartner wrote: Hello the list: I'm directing a pr

Re: [h-cost] somewhat OT fabric question

I remember that too On Oct 30, 2011, at 4:09 PM, Bambi TBNL wrote: I do remember something in the 5!*s n 60 called sharkskin.. -Original Message- Date: Sunday, October 30, 2011 11:37:11 am To: "Historical Costume" From: "Ruth Anne Baumgartner" Subject: [h-cost] somewhat OT

Re: [h-cost] somewhat OT fabric question

I do remember something in the 5!*s n 60 called sharkskin.. -Original Message- Date: Sunday, October 30, 2011 11:37:11 am To: "Historical Costume" From: "Ruth Anne Baumgartner" Subject: [h-cost] somewhat OT fabric question Hello the list: I'm directing a production of Conor McPh

Re: [h-cost] help on a c. 1900 rural woman's dress

Mine was born in Kansas in 1887. Yes on all accounts except for the trousers ; they were a really conservative family. Her wedding dress had been used to make my dad's first suit (I have the pattern, but not the suit). And her trousseau underwear featured a "combination" undergarment with w

Re: [h-cost] help on a c. 1900 rural woman's dress

What my grandmother told me when I was a girl but a little background. she was born in Virginia in 1882. Her Father was an Anglo-Irish earl, who had relinquished his title to become an American citizen, and he became a circuit riding preacher after taking his family to West Virginia and farming

[h-cost] SFGate: 'Masters of Venice: Renaissance Painters': review

I saw this and thought that members in No. Calif. might be interested. -- This article was sent to you by someone who found it on SFGate. The original article can be found on SFGate.com here: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article

[h-cost] somewhat OT fabric question

Hello the list: I'm directing a production of Conor McPherson's The Seafarer, and one of the characters claims to be wearing a Versace jacket made of "dogskin." He clarifies that it's a kind of fabric, and another character feels the sleeve and remarks on its softness. I'm sure McPherson

Re: [h-cost] Steampunk shoes, anyone?

On Sun, 30 Oct 2011 02:33:16 -0700 Patricia Dunham wrote: good heavens, there certainly are a couple there that look really close. but I doubt this company has been around since the 1950s, or that she ever paid that much for shoes. but "oxford" gives me something to start with. I don't know

Re: [h-cost] Steampunk shoes, anyone?

good heavens, there certainly are a couple there that look really close. but I doubt this company has been around since the 1950s, or that she ever paid that much for shoes. but "oxford" gives me something to start with. thanks much! chimene On Oct 29, 2011, at 4:55 PM, Marion McNealy wrote: